Innholdsfortegnelse for 24-May-18 i You South Africa

Moms, we have a new magazine on sale that’s great for kids in Grades R to 3. YOU Games: Play + Learn gives kids extra help to make schoolwork easier and more enjoyable. The magazine is filled with educational games perfect for the foundation phase, such as handwriting practice, shapes, patterns, colours, drawing, numbers, words and logical puzzles. It’s so much fun they won’t realise they’re learning too! Get your copy in stores, order online at youstore.co.za or contact Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or at johan.terblanche@media24.com.…

‘It felt as if everything in my body collapsed: my legs, my heart, my lungs’ SHE’S one of South Africa’s best-known actresses, a veteran of stage and screen who’s dedicated her working life to the pursuit of the performing arts. Now that she’s in her sixties you might think it was time for Shaleen Surtie-Richards to start winding down a little and enjoying the fruits of all that hard work. But money worries and health problems have taken centre stage recently. Retirement is an impossible dream and the events of the past year have taught her one thing: “Growing old isn’t for sissies!” Jobs are scarce, she has a home loan to pay off and Shaleen, a diabetic, is still recovering from a stroke that landed her in intensive care…

APPLE Belted wrap  The apple shape is characterised by an undefined waistline. The perfect coat for apples is a long, belted wrap design in a soft fabric. The belt helps create a waist, while the length elongates the legs, creating a slimming effect. The fabric sits close to your body, instead of flaring out, which should be avoided. How to wear it Asymmetric necklines can be slimming. Wearing your coat open creates shape at the top and lengthens your body. Wear it with HOURGLASS Trench  The hourglass shape has a well-defined waist and the hips and bust are about the same width. The key to styling this shape is to emphasise your proportions and show off your curves. The classic trench coat is perfect for this body shape as it…

ONIONS help you fight a cold for two reasons. They’re naturally antimicrobial – meaning they fight germs – especially when eaten raw. They also contain lots of sulphur, which is helpful for both immune responsiveness and detoxification. OYSTERS can do more than kick-start your sex drive – their high zinc content also makes them beneficial when you’re battling a cold. Zinc is responsible for white blood cell function, which is associated with fighting viruses and bacteria. HONEY has a variety of antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. In one study, researchers found that giving children 10g honey at bedtime reduced the severity of their cough symptoms and helped them sleep more soundly. But never give honey to a child under a year old – it often contains botulinum spores that can be…

THURSDAY WHERE’S THE LOVE? ★★★ 2014, 89 min, PG13L, e.tv, 23:00. Comedy. A couple who dish out marital advice find their own marriage is on the rocks. Lamman Rucker, Denise Boutte. SISTER BLUE ★★ 2003, 88 min, 16VSNL, e.tv, 00:40. Thriller. A woman is blackmailed by her estranged sister. Stacy Fair, Clare Lapinskie. TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES ★★★ 2003, 109 min, 16VL, e.tv, 02:15. Action. An assassin arrives from the future to kill the one man who can save humankind. Arnold Schwarzenegger. VIXEN: THE MOVIE ★★★ 2017, 74 min, A, M-Net, 04:45. Animation. A young girl uses her family’s magical heirloom to become a superhero. Voices: Megalyn Echikunwoke, Stephen Amell. FRIDAY MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN ★★★★ 2014, 92 min, PG, e.tv, 14:30. Animation. A talking dog and his…

‘As long as I can make other people feel good, that’s all I’m here for’– Anne-Marie 1 The 27-year-old Brit, full name Anne-Marie Rose Nicholson, started performing at a young age, appearing in a production of Les Miserables in London’s West End when she was six. 2 In 2015 she released her debut single, Karate, but only cracked chart success a year later when electro-dance outfit Clean Bandit featured her on their single Rockabye, along with Sean Paul. 3 She’s just released her debut album, Speak Your Mind, on which she sings about everything from body positivity to gender fluidity (she recently revealed she’s bisexual). “It’s quite scary to tell everyone my personal stories but it also feels like I’m letting off a little steam,” she says. “Also, I love…

Other things that work well in compost: Hay, cardboard (not glossy), used cat litter (not the silicone kind), used coffee grounds, mealie cobs, cotton, dog food, hair, seaweed, excrement of herbivores such as cows, sheep, chickens, pigs, horses or rabbits.…

GENTLY she lifted the newborn and held her close. The little girl was just eight hours old and Gloria Williams had no doubt she’d love her forever. Cradling the sleeping baby, she carefully placed her in a bag and, her heart pounding, walked out of the hospital. Nobody stopped her or asked her what was in the bag. They had no reason to – she was wearing scrubs just like all the other nurses. As she left the hospital in Jacksonville in Florida, USA, Gloria thought about the child she’d miscarried a few weeks earlier. Then she looked at the sleeping baby and knew things were going to get better. The next day she took her to show her parents, introducing the little girl as Alexis Kelli Manigo. For nearly…

HIS neck and wrist ache but he doesn’t slow down. His hand moves deftly across the white A3 page, the blue ink flowing to create an image where there was nothing but white space before. Artists all have a distinctive style and Themba Mkhangeli (23) is no exception – except his startlingly expressive signature portraits are created entirely with ballpoint pens. Ballpoint isn’t an easy medium, and it’s nothing short of amazing to see the level of detail and light and shade Themba can get out of this ink-filled tube. In fact, he’s become so good at it one of his works recently sold for a handsome R17 000. Themba, who’s now preparing for his first solo exhibition, sometimes can’t believe he’s come this far. It’s been a long journey…

LONG IN THE TOOTH! A VERY dear friend – no names mentioned – happens to be a widow in her early seventies and has a delightful boyfriend, a widower, in his early eighties. Recently the boyfriend asked my friend to donate his dressing gown to the local SPCA’s charity shop. She duly complied. A few hours later he called her in a panic saying he’d left his dentures in the pocket of the gown. My friend had to scramble back to the SPCA to retrieve the teeth. Fortunately they were there! The WhatsApp she subsequently sent me read, “Ah, the joys of getting older: when you donate your elderly boyfriend’s dressing gown to the SPCA . . . then have to retrieve his teeth!” I’m still giggling. ANNA WILLIAMS, EMAIL…

I’m responding to the letter in a recent issue regarding the people who make a living from sorting trash. Last year we had a terrible tragedy at our school where a young boy of 13 died in a horrific accident on the soccer field during the schoolday. Before his death this boy had begun an initiative to help trash collectors in various ways. Each child at our school got to decorate a dustbin and take it home. Each week we sort out the boxes and plastics from our trash and put it into the dustbins, which are placed outside on the day our trash is collected. This makes it easier for the collectors and prevents them having to sift through trash. Also, collection points are being set up to help…

Whatever her estranged friends and family say about Meghan, one thing’s for sure – she’s the one for Harry. The guy once pegged as the party prince, out on the lash with the lads with a bevy of beauties in tow, has done a complete about-face in recent years – and meeting the woman of his dreams has sealed the deal. After dalliances with golden-haired girls from society’s upper echelons, Harry has chosen to settle down with someone totally different – an American divorcée with Hollywood credentials. For Harry, of course, that’s neither here nor there. “I don’t think Harry was ever going to marry a nice upper-class girl from the counties – it’s just not him,” a palace insider told American magazine People. A royal cleric, who’s known Harry…

ALFREDO MAC AND CHEESE  SERVES 6 Preparation: 15 min Cooking: 20-30 min 5ml (1t) olive oil 200g streaky bacon, cut into pieces 1 onion, chopped 1 quantity three-cheese Alfredo sauce (see page 28) 250g elbow macaroni, cooked according to the packet instructions 125ml (½c) grated cheddar cheese 5ml (1t) dried Italian herbs extra bacon (optional) Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a medium ovenproof dish with butter. 1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the bacon and onion until crisp. 2 Add the three-cheese Alfredo sauce and stir until well combined. 3 Add the cooked pasta and mix until coated in the sauce. 4 Spoon the mixture into the prepared dish. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese and herbs on top. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the cheese…

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Alternate nostril breathing is often done in yoga classes. It’s a good way to focus your breathing if you’re anxious or stressed. Use your right thumb to close your right nostril. Inhale deeply through your left nostril and hold for a second or two. Then close your left nostril with the ring finger of your right hand and exhale through your right nostril. Next, inhale through your right nostril (remember to keep your ring finger on the left one while doing this). Hold for a few seconds then close the nostril and exhale through your left nostril. Repeat a few times.…

OUR RELATIONSHIP SHOULD BE SACRED Q My wife and I are both in our late twenties and have been married for two years. She has two sisters and their family are very close. Before our marriage she used to see her sisters every day as well as talking to them by phone – they shared everything and told each other all about their lives. I’ve now discovered – thanks to a remark made by one of the sisters – that she even tells them about the most intimate details of our lives. I have a serious problem with that because surely there must be certain things that are shared only between a wife and her husband? My wife says she has nothing to hide and that she’s always told her…

BLADE RUNNER 2049 Sci-fi thriller. This long-awaited sequel to Blade Runner (1982) is that rare film: a worthy follow-up to a classic that faithfully recreates the mood of the original but adds something meaningful to its story without diluting its power. It’s been 30 years since Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) – a blade runner tasked with hunting down rogue androids known as replicants – disappeared with Rachael (Sean Young), the replicant he fell in love with. In a crumbling Los Angeles, Agent K (Ryan Gosling) is another blade runner hunting replicants who’ve disobeyed their programming, which enslaves them to humans. After tracking one to an isolated farm, K makes a shocking discovery that could change the fate of replicants and humans alike. The less you know about the plot the…

BEERBONGS & BENTLEYS By POST MALONE The second album by the 22-year-old sees him telling it like it is now he’s rich and famous. Yes, he sings about the money, the drugs and the babes on songs like Rockstar and Psycho, but he’s also not afraid to get vulnerable – on the acoustic Stay he reveals his struggle to maintain a relationship while on Rich & Sad he sings about the loneliness of life at the top. Post has stumbled on a winning blend of catchy rap-rock and emotive lyrics. Love it. – NICI DE WET KOD By J. COLE The US rapper’s latest chart-topping album is pure art. It’s not the typical girls, money and cars rap – he’s on a conscious rap-trip in the vein of Kendrick Lamar.…

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ON A cuteness scale it’s off the charts: a portrait of a squishy-faced little dog appearing to wink at you while holding up its paw in a jaunty high-five. But look a little closer and you’ll see the pooch is missing an eye. His name is Vegemite, he’s a seven-year-old Japanese Chin/ Pekingese cross and he has a special place in the heart of animal photographer Alex Cearns. She’s even made him the cover of her new book, Perfect Imperfection*, which features her photographs of animals that have been disabled, had an illness or undergone surgery or are recovering from abuse. In other words, animals that all have something wrong with them. “I love every animal I have the privilege of photographing,” says Alex (43) from Perth, Australia. “But those…

FREW QUESTIONS It’s been a cracker of a year for singer CARA FREW. She recently opened for Irish band The Script on the SA leg of their tour and her new album, Flame, released earlier this year, has spawned three No 1 radio hits – the tracks Dance, Free and Only High with You. We sat her down for a quick chat. WHAT SONG IS ON REPEAT IN YOUR CAR? I absolutely love Be Yourself, by GoodLuck and Boris Smith. WHAT ARE YOU READING AT THE MOMENT? Outliers, by Malcolm Gladwell. I’m finding it so interesting. It’s about success being possible when innate ability, opportunity and meaningful hard work come together. WHAT’S ONE THING PEOPLE WOULD NEVER GUESS ABOUT YOU? I’ve bungee-jumped off Bloukrans Bridge near Nature’s Valley in the…

This is my friend’s dog, Rusty. She’s very inquisitive. After thoroughly inspecting my issue of YOU, and a few nibbles at the pages here and there, she fell fast asleep. Then it was my turn to have some fun! SHANNA JACOBS, SYDENHAM The country is in crisis because of corruption, mismanagement and theft. Stop blaming others and start building the rainbow nation Madiba visualised. WENDY, MIDRAND Really, SABC3, why do we pay our licence fees? I’m so sick of repeats. Saturdays are the worst! GOGOL, EAST LONDON DStv, DStv, DStv. Oh, sorry, was I repeating myself ? COLIN, SMS Regarding Charlize Theron picking up weight for a role in her latest movie (YOU, 3 May), I have to wonder if it’s worth paying such a high and risky price for…

WHENEVER he visits her she seems in good spirits, chatting and laughing despite serious injuries that have left her unable to walk. Renier Stols knows he should be relieved his ex-girlfriend is out of her coma but every time he catches a glimpse of the tattoo on her right shoulder blade his heart sinks. Etched into Shanei Norris’ skin in bold ink is “Reanei”, the name of their daughter who was born 16 months ago. But Shanei (22) has no recollection of the horrific car crash she and her child were involved in on 23 March – and no idea Renier (28) spent hours waiting alone beside the baby’s lifeless body. By the time he arrived at the accident scene between Drie Riviere and Vereeniging in Gauteng that Friday morning,…

Much of the behaviour the former film producer is accused of took place in Los Angeles and New York, where different statutes of limitation apply. In California, sex crimes committed before January 2017 must be prosecuted within 10 years of the offence. But there’s no statute of limitations in New York state. Although his tally of accusers now stands at more than 80, only a few cases have emerged as viable for criminal charges – most of them in New York. “I can tell you we’re working very hard with the police to complete the investigation,” Manhattan district attorney Cyrus R Vance said in a press statement. “We’ll take the time it will take to get it done right.” New York detectives are focusing on aspiring actress LUCIA EVANS (top…

SURF ’N TURF KEBABS The popular combo of red meat and seafood works well on a skewer. The calamari and steak have the same cooking time, so neither dries out when they’re braaied together. MAKES 4-6 KEBABS  Preparation: 20 min Marinating: 30 min Cooking: 5-10 min 500g beef steak 4 calamari steaks 2 lemons MARINADE FOR CALAMARI juice of 1 lemon 15ml (1T) oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed handful of fresh parsley, chopped TO FINISH salt and freshly ground pepper 60ml (¼c) barbecue sauce micro herbs to garnish (optional) Prepare a braai with enough coals to cook the steak and calamari. Keep a braai grid and kebab skewers handy. 1 Cut the steak into 3cm cubes. Slice the calamari into wide strips. Cut the lemons into wedges. 2 Put the…

WASHING your face should be simple and quick, right? Most of us don’t pay much attention to how we do it. But if you’re scrubbing too hard, using water that’s too hot or using the wrong products for your skin type, you won’t be doing your face any favours. Do it correctly and you’ll avoid problems such as clogged pores, flaking skin, irritation and rough patches. THE BASICS The right way to wash differs from person to person because our skin types vary, but getting the hang of the basics is a good start. Follow these easy steps then customise with products suitable for your skin type. STEP 1 First remove eye make-up and lipstick. Put cotton wool soaked with make-up remover over your eyes and lips for a few…

BE CONSCIOUS Firstly, this means being aware of your body and how tense or relaxed it is. You need to be comfortable in order to breathe well. Secondly, you need to be aware of how you breathe to work out where you can make improvements. POSTURE Make sure you’re comfortable but upright – this allows deeper breathing and gives the diaphragm more space to move. Breathe through your nose. This helps to prepare the air that enters your body. The hairs that line your nostrils filter out particles of dust and dirt that can be harmful for your lungs. Breathing through your mouth tends to be shallower, so you get a better balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in your blood if you breathe through your nose. DISCOVER YOUR DIAPHRAGM…

IF YOU’RE dreaming of building your own home or renovating an existing one, one of the first steps is to secure finance. That’s when you’ll discover there’s a difference between a home loan and a building loan. A home loan (or bond) is to buy an existing property such as a house or flat. Building loans are to finance the building of a house on a vacant lot or for renovating an existing property. Here are the things you need to get into place before applying for a building loan from a financial institution such as a bank. 1 PLANS AND CONTRACTS Before applying for a building loan you’ll have to have the plans drafted and agree on a quotation with a building contractor. That’s how the financier works out…

WADE’S WORLD The sequel to 2016’s Deadpool sees Ryan (41) back as Wade Wilson, a soldier-turned-mercenary avenger who discovers he has cancer and undergoes treatment that leaves him with scars all over his body – but also gives him incredible healing powers. “I love Deadpool with my last beating heart,” Ryan says of his funny yet foul-mouthed character, adding he never wants to play any other comic-book character. What he loves most about Wade is he “can break any boundary”, which opens the door to all sorts of possibilities – such as exploring his sexuality. “What loveistoDeadpoolmaynot be what love is to Batman . . . He’s an outsider in every way, shape and form.” FUNNY CHOPS Growing up Ryan wanted to be a comedian. The youngest of four boys,…

THE JOURNEY True-life drama. This is a charming rendition of a remarkable true story about a car journey taken in October 2006 by two Irish politicians, Ian Paisley (Timothy Spall) and Martin McGuinness (Colm Meaney), who are at opposite ends of the political spectrum. It tells an imagined account of what happened and how they finally broke the ice and started peace negotiations to end decades of violence in Northern Ireland. It’s not for everyone – it’s very much an Irish/ British affair and tends to romanticise history – but gentle humour and great acting from Spall, Meaney, Freddie Highmore (The Good Doctor) and the late John Hurt win the day. – JANE SURTEES 2016. 90 MIN. 10-12PG L. ALSO OUT ON DVD. BRAD’S STATUS Comedy drama. While taking his…

CIRCE BY MADELINE MILLER Bloomsbury The author won awards for her 2011 book, Song of Achilles, based on Homer’s epic poem The Iliad, and she’s now taken on Homer’s The Odyssey. In the new book she tells the story from the point of view of one of the poem’s characters, Circe, a goddess and witch. She gives Circe a fully developed background, describing her growing up in the court of her father, Helios, the sun god, and explaining how she comes to be exiled to the island of Aeaea where she turns men into pigs. This is where she encounters Odysseus, the focus of Homer’s poem, but the Greek hero arrives only halfway through the book as this is Circe’s story. Miller, a classics expert, explores stories mentioned in the…

GEMINI 21 MAY – 20 JUN Your time is now – so make the most of it With the Sun currently in your sign and your planet, Mercury, moving into Gemini as well, you should be in your element. Whether you need to juggle business meetings, social engagements or personal appointments, life should run smoothly. With the stage set for successful communication and networking opportunities, your new personal year certainly starts on a promising note. Make hay while the sun shines. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 34, 16, 6, 50, 2, 24 CANCER 21 JUNE – 21 JULY Relationship obligations can currently cramp your style and prevent you from having fun. Whether it’s a business partner who needs your input or a spouse in need of some tender loving care, your time…

TWO CONTAINERS A plastic or metal container in which to make the compost and a shallow container with a slightly bigger base. A DRILL Air has to circulate through the container for the decomposing process so you need to drill holes. LEFTOVER FOOD You can put most leftover food – such as lettuce or peels – in a compost heap. No meat, though! NEWSPAPER Shredded newspaper or ordinary paper can be added to your compost – just not glossy paper. THINGS FOUND IN THE GARDEN…

IT’S time. You’re tired of seeing your CDs lying around gathering dust. You’ve resolved to step into the 21st century by joining a music-streaming service. Going online opens up a whole new world of listening pleasure, putting millions of songs at your fingertips to enjoy wherever you go – on your phone, tablet and computer. But where do you start? There are so many choices it can make your head spin faster than vinyl on a turntable. We compare the most popular services to help you choose the one that’s best for you. OTHER STREAMING SERVICES DEEZER boasts 43 million songs and works in more countries than many of its competitors. Its best feature is a hi-fi streaming option with 16-bit FLAC quality – a great choice for audiophiles. Cost:…

OVER in America they’re calling it the Summer of Brolin because his name is practically everywhere. He’s in two superhero blockbusters, a gritty crime drama and a Netflix comedy and it seems everyone wants a piece of him. But ask Josh Brolin what he thinks of it all and his answer is rather offhand. “I’m just the guy with the large skull and short legs,” he says. Still, it’s working for him. Josh is 50 and his star has never shone so brightly. He’s riding the crest of the tidal wave of success that is Avengers: Infinity War, dominating the screen as the all-powerful, all-purple, all-evil alien warlord Thanos. The movie, which opened last month, has smashed box-office records, grossing more than $1,2 billion (R15 billion) globally and becoming the…